KAPE

KAPE
Frequency1550 kHz
BrandingKAPE Radio
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatNews/Talk
AffiliationsFox News Radio
Compass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Radio America
Salem Radio Network
Westwood One
Motor Racing Network
Ownership
Owner
KGMO, KJXX, KREZ, KYRX
History
First air date
1951
Former call signs
KGMO (1951–1986)
KEWI (1986)
KKPE (1986–1987)[1]
Call sign meaning
KAPE (as in Cape Girardeau)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID70594
ClassD
Power5,000 watts day
48 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
37°16′45″N 89°33′28″W / 37.27917°N 89.55778°W / 37.27917; -89.55778
Translator(s)95.7 K239CQ (Cape Girardeau)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitekaperadio1550.com

KAPE (1550 AM, "KAPE Radio") is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The station is owned by Withers Broadcasting and the broadcast license is held by Withers Broadcasting Company of Missouri, LLC.

Former logo when simulcasting on 100.3

The station was assigned the call sign "KAPE" by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on March 2, 1987.[1] It was licensed as "KGMO" when it signed on in 1951, and was assigned "KEWI" on April 14, 1986, and "KKPE" on May 1, 1986.[1]

  1. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference fcc1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KAPE". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.